Top 12 Baltimore holiday events [Pictures]

CaptionBaltimore holiday events

Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun

Like Baltimore, the holiday season has a special, indefinable quality that we can't help but love. And in a city as diverse as Baltimore, there is something for everyone to adore about the holiday season. Whether you prefer a traditional holiday outing - spending the day Christmas tree hunting,...

Like Baltimore, the holiday season has a special, indefinable quality that we can't help but love. And in a city as diverse as Baltimore, there is something for everyone to adore about the holiday season. Whether you prefer a traditional holiday outing - spending the day Christmas tree hunting,... (Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun)

The Symphony of Lights in Columbia features 70 creatures brought to life with bright colors, design, animation and twinkling lights. Your family can enjoy the holiday magic from the warmth of your own car as you drive through a maze of Christmas light displays. The proceeds from the annual...

The Symphony of Lights in Columbia features 70 creatures brought to life with bright colors, design, animation and twinkling lights. Your family can enjoy the holiday magic from the warmth of your own car as you drive through a maze of Christmas light displays. The proceeds from the annual... (Photo by Jen Rynda)

A Baltimore tradition, this year marks the 41st lighting of the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon Place. The "monumental" evening begins with musical performances by local choirs and a visit from Santa Claus, and culminates with colorful fireworks and a laser light show finale. The lighting...

A Baltimore tradition, this year marks the 41st lighting of the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon Place. The "monumental" evening begins with musical performances by local choirs and a visit from Santa Claus, and culminates with colorful fireworks and a laser light show finale. The lighting... (Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun)

The historic area of Fells Point brings the traditional spirit of Christmas to Baltimore this weekend, with sleigh rides, a parade of lighted boats, breakfast with St. Nick and a traditional Christmas market. There will also be an Eggnog contest, a Christmas tree lighting, holiday pet costume...

The historic area of Fells Point brings the traditional spirit of Christmas to Baltimore this weekend, with sleigh rides, a parade of lighted boats, breakfast with St. Nick and a traditional Christmas market. There will also be an Eggnog contest, a Christmas tree lighting, holiday pet costume... (Photo by Andy Herbick, 2005)

The rock group that inspired famous Poison front man Bret Michaels is spending the holiday season at Rams Head Live. With an appreciation for hard rock and putting on an intense show, Hagerstown natives KIX are a Baltimore favorite. This Rams Head Live show is a guaranteed party. KIX-Mas is 9 p...

The rock group that inspired famous Poison front man Bret Michaels is spending the holiday season at Rams Head Live. With an appreciation for hard rock and putting on an intense show, Hagerstown natives KIX are a Baltimore favorite. This Rams Head Live show is a guaranteed party. KIX-Mas is 9 p... (Colby Ware, Baltimore Sun)